They have taught me so much and changed my life.”. • Coached at Illinois State and spent three years at Louisiana Tech (2000-03), where he helped sign two nationally-ranked recruiting classes, including a top-10 class in 2003. In 2011, the same year Forbes was fired from Tennessee, he was hired by Northwest Florida State, a junior college, as the head coach of their program. In 2014-15, Wichita State went 30-5 on the season and recorded its third consecutive season of 30 wins or more. Tech (2000-03) / Illinois State (2003-04). And you likely know the rest of the story. (Photo by David Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). His Division I experience includes five years at East Tennessee State, two seasons at Texas A&M, one year at Illinois State, three years at Louisiana Tech, and two years at Idaho. In 2005-06, Texas A&M advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1987 while recording a 22-9 record, the third-most wins in school history. ETSU won 130 games and two SoCon championships during … Four Wake Forest players are currently in the transfer portal, including Chaundee Brown, Sharone Wright Jr., Michael Wynn and Jahcobi Neath. Quadry Adams, a 6-foot-3 point guard from Bishop Ahr (N.J.) High School who is one of the four, said he planned to speak with Forbes Thursday afternoon. Obviously we’ve been talking about this one all day. Steve Forbes (born March 22, 1965) is an American men's college basketball head coach for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. "I would've laughed in your face and said, 'Yeah, OK. Good one, Gary,'" Forbes answered. 1 seed in program history. The Aggies defeated Syracuse in the first round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to eventual Final Four participant LSU on a last-second shot. 1 overall ranking in program history in 2008 while winning a program record 31 games. I am also the author of two books and an award-winning filmmaker. 7-seeded Shockers advanced to the Sweet 16 before falling to No. Picked to finish last in the Big 12 prior to the 2004-05 season, the Aggies won their first 11 games and went on to a 21-10 record and made an appearance in the National Invitation Tournament.       Conference tournament champion. I am also the author of two books and an. I'm a Basketball and Tennis insider who contributes to The New York Times, NJ Advance Media and newspapers nationwide. The No. • The Vols won a school-record 31 games in 2008, and their 14-2 league record gave the program its first outright SEC championship in more than 40 years. "Coming to Wake Forest presents an opportunity to be a part of a special brand and a chance to impact our student-athletes' lives in a positive way while competing for championships.". ASHEVILLE, NC - MARCH 09: Steve Forbes head coach East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Buccaneers ... [+] holds the Southern Conference (SoCon) Championship trophy over his head after winning, Monday, March 9, 2020, at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina. [8] Forbes secured his first signature win on November 22, 2015 defeating Georgia Tech in Atlanta by a score of 69-68. In 2002 the Bulldogs posted a 22-10 record and went 2-1 in the National Invitation Tournament, their first postseason appearance in 10 years. After spending two years (1989–91) as an assistant coach at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa, Forbes was promoted to head coach in March 1991. The Shockers' 35-1 record also shattered all of WSU's and the MVC's winning streak records, including Indiana State's 33-game record in 1977. 1 overall ranking in program history in 2008 while winning a program record 31 games. • In 2005-06, Texas A&M advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1987 while recording a 22-9 record, the third-most wins in school history. He helped turn the Aggies from a team that had posted a 7-21 record the previous season and hadn't received a postseason invitation in 11 years, to a program that averaged more than 21 wins in his two seasons and advanced to postseason play both years. A former baseball student-athlete for the Muleriders, Forbes spent one year at his alma mater as the sports information director before embarking on a coaching career.[2]. Following a 66-62 win at top-ranked Memphis on Feb. 23, 2008, UT earned the first No. Wake Forest has named East Tennessee State 's Steve Forbes the Demon Deacons' next head coach, the school announced Thursday. Steve, Johnetta, Elizabeth, Christopher and Johnathon Forbes will be tremendous additions to the University community.”. La. • Joined the staff in 1998 before being promoted to associate head coach for the 1998-99 season. A comprehensive list of schools cutting sports or permanently closing. • A&M posted back-to-back seasons with the most Big 12 Conference wins in school history with Forbes on the bench. A&M posted back-to-back seasons with the most Big 12 Conference wins in school history with Forbes on the bench. National powers Tennessee and Wichita State both reached the pinnacle of success with Forbes on the bench. A former baseball student-athlete for the Muleriders, Forbes spent one year at his alma mater as the sports information director before embarking on a coaching career. Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach – Piedmont College, Head Prep Basketball Coach – Elevation Prep, Head Men’s Basketball Coach – Delta College. The school announced the hiring Thursday following a search that concluded less than a week after the school fired Danny Manning. 3 seed and ACC champion Notre Dame. • Coached the Raiders to a 62-6 record during his two-year tenure in Niceville, Fla. • Five of his junior college players recently transferred to Division I schools after he coached them. Steve Forbes (born March 22, 1965) is an American men's college basketball head coach for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. As we worked through the process, Coach Forbes emerged as the absolute right person to lead Demon Deacon basketball back to ACC and national prominence.”. In 2013-14, Wichita State won an NCAA record 35-straight games before losing to eventual National Runner-up Kentucky in the third round of the NCAA Tournament. After Forbes was fired in 2011, he landed a job as a junior college head coach at Northwest Florida State. He could either be evasive or effectively rat on his boss -- and ratting on his boss wasn't an option he seriously considered. • Coached at Illinois State and spent three years at Louisiana Tech (2000-03), where he helped sign two nationally-ranked recruiting classes, including a top-10 class in 2003. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. “I’m very appreciative of President Nathan Hatch and Director of Athletics John Currie for giving me the opportunity to work with a terrific group of young men. New Wake Forest men's basketball coach Steve Forbes was introduced to the public and the media Friday morning in a press conference conducted virtually from campus. In 2004 Forbes started coaching as an assistant coach at Texas A&M under Billy Gillispie. Thursday , Wake Forest announced that former East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes would take over for Manning. [11], National champion   He has won 130 games in five seasons at East Tennessee State and two Southern Conference regular-season titles. • Forbes' experience also helped Tennessee's 2006, 2008 and 2010 recruiting classes to a top 10 national ranking by multiple ratings services. • Forbes finished his fifth season with 130 wins and a .748 win percentage. The Shockers’ 35-1 record also shattered all of WSU’s and the MVC’s winning streak records, including Indiana State’s 33-game record in 1977. In 2015, Wichita State won a NCAA record 35-straight games to start the season, earning the first No. You may opt-out by. In 2015, Wichita State won a NCAA record 35-straight games to start the season, earning the first No. Hiring Steve Forbes won’t bring back Wake Forest star basketball recruit Jaylon Gibson By Jonas Pope IV. • Forbes finished his fifth season with 130 wins and a .748 win percentage. We welcome him and his family to Deacon Nation and I'm looking forward to supporting him and his staff as they build a championship program both on and off the court. A native of Lone Tree, Iowa, Forbes graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a degree in secondary education in 1988. holds the Southern Conference (SoCon) Championship trophy over his head after winning, Monday, March 9, 2020, at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina. "Thanks to all of the advantages of Wake Forest, Winston-Salem and the ACC we had an incredible array of talented coaches who wanted this job. His Division I experience includes five years at East Tennessee State, two seasons at Texas A&M, one year at Illinois State, three years at Louisiana Tech, and two years at Idaho. • In just two seasons the Aggies went from a team that had posted a 7-21 record the previous season and hadn’t received a postseason invitation in 11 years, to a program that averaged more than 21 wins in his two seasons and advanced to postseason play both years. My highest priority is spending time and developing relationships with our current student-athletes, alumni and the young men who will make up the future of Demon Deacon Basketball. ETSU won 130 games and two SoCon championships during his tenure, while all 22 of his seniors earned their ETSU degrees. Tech (2000-03) / Illinois State (2003-04). WSU entered the NCAA Tournament as a No. Forbes is married to his wife, Johnetta, and they have three children: Elizabeth, Christopher, and Johnathon. "My wife, Johnetta, bless her heart, we were talking last night, and she said, 'You do realize that Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams are in your league?' Overall, he compiled a 68-28 record in three years (1995–98) as the head coach of the Cougars. • In 2002 the Bulldogs posted a 22-10 record and went 2-1 in the National Invitation Tournament, their first postseason appearance in 10 years. The Shockers' 35-1 record also shattered all of WSU's and the MVC's winning streak records, including Indiana State's 33-game record in 1977. • Helped coach Wichita State to two of the most successful seasons in program history. • A native of Lone Tree, Iowa, Forbes graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a degree in secondary education in 1988. Forbes got a one-year show cause penalty as a result. Forbes’ experience also helped Tennessee's 2006, 2008 and 2010 recruiting classes to a top 10 national ranking by multiple ratings services. 1 ranking in school history. Kansas' De Sousa opting out of 2020-21 season, NCAA puts UMass on probation for two years, Five preseason storylines as practice begins, Alabama's Nate Oats says he had COVID-19 in July, Las Vegas set to host NCAA hoops regional in 2023. • A native of Lone Tree, Iowa, Forbes graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a degree in secondary education in 1988. Forbes earned conference coach of the year along with the Hugh Durham Award, given to the most outstanding mid-major coach in the country. 1 ranking in school history. Coming to Wake Forest presents an opportunity to be a part of a special brand and a chance to impact our student-athletes' lives in a positive way while competing for championships. 1 seed, a first for the program. Forbes replaces Danny Manning, who was fired on Saturday after six seasons at the helm. • Texas A&M’s recruiting also benefited from Forbes’ experience, as each of the Aggie’s two recruiting classes during his time in College Station were ranked among the top 10 in the nation.